Finding the Third Proportional to 3,522 and 7,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,522 and 7,620 is: 16,486.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,522 : 7,620 = 7,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,522/7,620 = 7,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,522x = 7,620 × 7,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,522x = 58,064,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,064,400/3,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,486.20
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